High School Assistant Principal/Activities Director

El Dorado USD 490 • www.usd490.org

Purpose Oversee school operations and lead the activities program to promote student success in academics and activities per Kansas regulations.

Reports to Building Principal

Qualifications
Masters degree in Education, Administration, or a related field.
Valid Kansas Building Leader Licensure.
Minimum of three years of teaching and/or administrative experience.
Experience in school administration, activities or sports leadership/management.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Knowledge of rules and regulations, including state and national policies.
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, students, parents, and the community.
Proficiency in technology for scheduling, communication, and reporting.

Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for long periods during activities or athletic events
Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs

Work Environment
School office, classrooms, and activity or athletic facilities
Frequent evening and weekend work

Essential Functions
Oversee and manage all aspects of the high school activities program, including program
organization, budgeting, and facility management
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate sponsors and directors of student organizations
Ensure compliance with district, state, and national regulations and policies which apply to
each program
Develop and implement student eligibility standards and academic support programs
Coordinate activity schedules, transportation, and event logistics
Monitor student behavior, discipline, and overall school climate
Assist in developing and implementing school policies and procedures
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and staff to support student success
Participate in school leadership meetings, professional development, and community
engagement
Address and resolve conflicts related to activities and school administration

General Responsibilities
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes academic and activity excellence
Serve as a liaison between the school, parents, and community regarding academics, activities, and student development
Ensure proper maintenance and safety of activity facilities and equipment
Communicate effectively with students, staff, and families regarding school policies, expectations, and events
Assist in emergency preparedness planning and crisis management
Perform other duties as assigned by the school principal or district administration

El Dorado USD #490 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact: Title IX Section 504 Coordinator, 124 West Central, El Dorado, Kansas, 67042, 316-322-4800.

Benefits Information

Health, life, disability insurance.  Section 125 Plan.  $117 a year toward YMCA membership.

Salary Information

Salary is commensurate with degree and experience. Range: $85,000 - $95,000/year.

Employer Information

Unified School District 490, El Dorado Public Schools, serves students and families throughout 128 square miles in the city of El Dorado and the surrounding rural area of Butler County with a comprehensive educational program including vocal music, band, orchestra, fine arts, physical education, art, foreign language, and technology. The district has been recognized nationally for excellence in technology and takes pride in providing tools that support equity for educational access.

Students attend one of three elementary schools, a middle school serving grades 6-8, and El Dorado High School, a 4A school serving students in grades 9-12. Pre-K students are served through a State Four-Year Old Preschool grant and Early Childhood Special Education. The district has provided free all-day kindergarten for many years. The high school provides alternative and virtual programs for students who experience success in non-traditional settings or for those who need to recover credits in order to stay on track for graduation at an off-site campus located in the District Performing Arts Center. A drop-out recovery program for adults is provided through partnership with ORION Service Center. In addition, the district is a member of the Butler County Special Education Cooperative, serving students in all nine Butler County school districts. A free district shuttle bus system ensures the safety of students required to cross two highways intersecting the city and is also supplemented by an activity route shuttle to better support student engagement in after-school extracurricular activities. A full-range of summer programs is provided including driver`s education, exploratory summer camp for grades K-5, course completion and credit recovery. Each program is supported by free transportation and access to other community support services such as the YMCA and City Recreation programs.

The Board of Education has developed a comprehensive strategic plan with goals in Student Achievement, Staff Retention & Recruitment, School Climate, Communication, and Infrastructure. As a result of this planning over the course of three strategic cycles, three new facilities were opened in the fall of 2018 finalizing a goal to improve every educational facility in the district to better meet student learning needs. The capstone project, renovation of the Historic 1937 El Dorado High School/Middle School, celebrates a century of public education and a district area of excellence, the performing arts.

Community support enhances district services through a number of initiatives: 

  • Adopt-a-Class Mentoring Program, matching local businesses with graduating classes
  • Dolly Parton Imagination Library, providing a free book each month to preschoolers
  • I Can Read, one-on-one reading volunteers for second grade students
  • Kiwanis Health & Rotary ACT, Dictionary, Playground Map, and Social Skills Grants
  • Staff Wellness Partnership with local hospital, YMCA, and a private donor
  • Partners In Education, a foundation supporting special projects and scholarships
  • The El Dorado Sports Foundation, supporting school athletic needs
  • Communities in Schools, wrap-around social services for at-risk middle school students
  • Jobs for America`s Graduates (JAG), working to increase graduation rates through engagement in vocational and service activities
  • YMCA SPLASH and Middle School After School providing second grade water safety and after school wellness
  • District fitness trail located at El Dorado Middle School
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Job Contact Address

124 W. Central Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042

Job Start Date

July-1-2026

Applications Due By

June-30-2026

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